Gardens at Gettysburg, the
741 Chambersburg Road · Gettysburg, PA · 17325 · 7173346764
102 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Priority Healthcare Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.79 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395247 · certified since September 30, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.